Tint Meter

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15B-14.001 Approval Requirements.
(1) All light transmittance measuring devices to be used in obtaining evidence of noncompliance of light transmittance tolerances pursuant to ss. 316.2951-.2954, Fla. Stat., for use in any court in the State of Florida shall, as a minimum, meet the requirements of this rule before being approved by the Department.
(2) Manufacturers of light transmittance measuring devices shall submit an original report by an independent testing laboratory qualified to do business in Florida certifying that each model performs to factory specifications.
(3) The report shall be submitted to the Bureau of Law Enforcement Support Services, Division of Florida Highway Patrol, Neil Kirkman Building, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0500. A letter of approval or a copy thereof, issued on the Department’s letterhead by the Bureau of Law Enforcement Support Services shall constitute approval of the particular device for use in this State.
Specific Authority 316.2955 FS. Law Implemented 316.2951-316.2956 FS. History–New 1-2-96.

15B-14.002 Requirements for Type Acceptance.
(1) Light transmittance measuring devices shall be provided with a standardized reference sample and procedure for taking readings utilizing the reference sample. The device light source shall be mid-range in the visible spectrum (560 nanometers plus or minus 20 nanometers) and shall exclude the ultraviolet and infrared portions of the spectrum. The accuracy of reference samples shall be verifiable with instrumentation calibrated to standards traceable to the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), whose standards applicable to this rule are hereby incorporated by reference. A copy of National Bureau of Standards Special Publication 250-6, “NBS Measurement Services: Regular Spectral Transmittance” may be ordered from the National Technical Information Services (NTIS), 5285 Port Royal Road, Springfield, Virginia 22161, (800) 553-6847.
(2) Light transmittance measuring devices shall comply with the following criteria:
(a) Single unit light transmittance measuring devices shall be compact and designed to be operated by one person on vehicle glass with up to 1/4 inch glass thickness.
(b) Two-piece unit light transmittance measuring devices shall be designed to be operated by one person on front windows, side windows and rear windows up to 3/8 inch glass thickness. The two-piece unit shall have a digital readout to the nearest percent and an alignment aide feature to maintain stable alignment throughout the period of measurement. Activation may be manual or automatic.
(c) Measuring devices shall maintain unit accuracy within plus or minus three percentage points of reference samples and shall have a repeatability within plus or minus one percentage point from reading to reading. If the supply voltage is outside of the device’s operating range, the device shall either produce a low battery signal or shall not produce an output reading, or both.
(d) Measuring devices affected by outside “stray” or “ambient” light sources of 2% or greater shall not be acceptable.
(e) Measuring device readings that are affected by temperature and humidity changes shall not be acceptable. Operating humidity range shall be 0 to 85 percent and operating temperature range shall be 20 to 100 degrees Fahrenheit. Acceptable units shall be capable of demonstrating both published accuracy and repeatability of transmittance readings throughout the operating temperature and humidity ranges.
(f) Reference samples shall be either glass or plastic based with a thickness of 1/8 inch to 1/4 inch and stable for at least one year. Reference samples shall provide a uniform surface reading with a variation not to exceed 1.0 percentage point as measured by a calibrated Spectrophotometer. Reference samples shall be permanently labeled or inscribed with the manufacturer’s name and address, specific identification number, percent of light transmittance and preparation date. Reference samples shall be recalibrated at least once per year by a qualified laboratory.

it only took 20 replies to get an actual answer. Thanks!

it only took 20 replies to get an actual answer. Thanks!

Well no.............................

Your original post was NOT answered by the preceding post.

Your original post asked the question in red below "...

Post by I suggest... » 05/31/09 21:09:39

jade wrote:I recently bought my own tint meter (TM100). I was told they do not need to be calibrated, but the SO is telling me they do on a yearly basis. If they do, will the SO calibrate it for me for free since its not theirs. Any suggestions.

thanks

The VERY NEXT post was the correct reply:

I suggest that rather than ask a group of anonymous strangers you might want to ask your Sergeant, Lieutenant, Captain or Major.

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The last reply, that you said answered your question, DID NOT answer your question about whether or not the SO would calibrate your meter for free.


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Don't you guys have better things to do than chase down window tint violators?!? Sheeeesh!

Don't you have anything better to do then resurrect 8 month old dead post?

Just saying...

I for one don't mind tint. Nor a lot of the current laws we have.

BUT we don't make the laws, just enforce them. :cop:

Yes its true the tint meters now have to be ceritified just like radar and laser. No the office will not pay to have it certified. It is not their property.

What a crime fighter you must be D-bag. A tint meter! Yeah, I want you backing me up twit.

Yes its true the tint meters now have to be ceritified just like radar and laser. No the office will not pay to have it certified. It is not their property.

What a crime fighter you must be D-bag. A tint meter! Yeah, I want you backing me up twit.

Deeply tinted windows provide a way for drive by shooters to get very close to their victims undetected.

Enforcing window tint laws is a way to make the ever-popular "pretext stop" which often leads to discovery of other violations, including narcotics violations. It's just as good as stopping someone for a burned out tail light, etc.

It's all part of law enforcement.

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Deeply tinted windows provide a way for drive by shooters to get very close to their victims undetected.

Undetected? How so? Does tint make the car invisible and inaudible?

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Yes its true the tint meters now have to be ceritified just like radar and laser. No the office will not pay to have it certified. It is not their property.

What a crime fighter you must be D-bag. A tint meter! Yeah, I want you backing me up twit.

Deeply tinted windows provide a way for drive by shooters to get very close to their victims undetected.

Enforcing window tint laws is a way to make the ever-popular "pretext stop" which often leads to discovery of other violations, including narcotics violations. It's just as good as stopping someone for a burned out tail light, etc.

It's all part of law enforcement.

Join FHP tint twit

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[quote=Zoneranger]

Yes its true the tint meters now have to be ceritified just like radar and laser. No the office will not pay to have it certified. It is not their property.

What a crime fighter you must be D-bag. A tint meter! Yeah, I want you backing me up twit.

Deeply tinted windows provide a way for drive by shooters to get very close to their victims undetected.

Enforcing window tint laws is a way to make the ever-popular "pretext stop" which often leads to discovery of other violations, including narcotics violations. It's just as good as stopping someone for a burned out tail light, etc.

It's all part of law enforcement.

Join FHP tint twit

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That snappy response is about as effective as .... "Oh yeah?"

You are pathetic.

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